• 5.5" (1280x720) Super AMOLED
  • 2GB
    Quad SoC
    64GB Storage
  • 8-MP 1 Rear Camera
  • 3100 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 phone has a 5.5-inch (1280x720) Super AMOLED screen, a 8MP main camera and a 1.9MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 3100 mAh and the main processor is a Quad with 2 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy Note 2 (Launched 2012-08-01)
Display5.5" 1280x720 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 8-MP (Primary)
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 1.9-MP
Computing
  • Quad SoC
  • 2GB RAM
  • 64GB Storage
  • MicroSD (64GB max.)
Battery3100 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 183g (6.5oz), 151.1x80.5x9.4 mm (5.95 x 3.17 x 0.37 inches)
Price (Market)$175
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Display
TypeSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)5.5"
Display/Body Ratio68.6%
Resolution1280x720
Sharpness (PPI)267 PPI
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel8-MP
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • Flash
Video Resolutions
  • 1080p/30fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)3100 mAh
Talk Time35 hours
Computing
Processor BrandSamsung
Processor NameQuad
Processor ModelExynos 4412
Processor # Cores4
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.6 GHz
RAM Options2GB
Internal Storage Options64GB
Memory Card TypeMicroSD
Mem. Card Max. Size64GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 4.1.1
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT3 102/51 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
  • BT EDR
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeMicro USB
Connector Features
  • USB OTG
  • MHL
SAR US Head0.23 W/Kg
SAR US Body0.95 W/Kg
SAR EU Head0.17 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeMicro SIM
Multimedia
Multimedia Features
  • DLNA
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • FLAC
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • DIVX
  • XVID
  • WMV
  • H.264
  • H.263
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Proximity

Galaxy Note 2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Galaxy Note 2 was retailing at around $175 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. Our information shows that the Galaxy Note 2 is NOT water-tight an has no IP-Rating certification.
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No, the Galaxy Note 2 does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but things may be different in Abroad. We mostly track USA data.
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No, the Galaxy Note 2 resolution of (1280x720) is not considered to be 4K.
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No, the Galaxy Note 2 is not capable of Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy Note 2 does not support Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Galaxy Note 2 is a 4G-LTE handset that is rated 4G LTE cat3 (102/51 Mbps).
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No, the Galaxy Note 2 does not work on 5G NR networks.
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No, the Galaxy Note 2 does not have a USB Type C port.
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No, the Galaxy Note 2 does not have a removable battery.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4Samsung Galaxy Note 2Samsung Galaxy S4Apple iPhone 5sHuawei Honor Note 802500500075001000012500150001750020000

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy Note 2Samsung Galaxy S4Apple iPhone 5s510152025303540

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 5sNokia 1Samsung Galaxy S4Lenovo S5Samsung Galaxy Note 2Xiaomi Mi Note 3Xiaomi Redmi Note 4Huawei Honor Note 810001500200025003000350040004500